SNAP

How many people in your home parish use SNAP benefits to help feed their family? Based on the percentages, there could be a lot of people "going without" right here in Acadiana.

Louisiana is putting out a warning to SNAP recipients due to changes in eligibility requirements being implementing beginning November 1, 2025.

Proposed federal SNAP cuts could reshape how over 800,000 Louisiana residents buy groceries—and put pressure on stores, local economies, and family budgets statewide.

According to the proposed law, people who receive SNAP benefits would no longer be allowed to use government funds to buy certain foods.

Under the new law, individuals receiving SNAP benefits would no longer be allowed to purchase certain foods.

Louisiana families that receive SNAP Benefits might soon notice their purchasing power has changed and some items will no longer be included under the program.

Louisiana families will want to double check their SNAP/EBT Card today. Major changes in the program could affect your purchasing power as you feed your family.

It appears that for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Louisiana will not participate in a summer feeding program that helps the poor.

Those who receive SNAP benefits in Louisiana are now getting a little bit more to spend on healthier food choices as of October 1st.